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Category: celebration
Two Million
I am thankful for every person who has found their way to our blog. I’m thankful to those who have offered advice, kind words, inspiration, and support through the years. It’s because of you, our readers and fellow educators, that we continue to blog day after day. Thank you for helping us to reach this special occasion in our blogging lives.
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Expanding Writing Celebrations
Here's what's filling up my brain... On Wednesday I'll be joining educators at the Literacy in Motion Conference at Judson University. If you are there, make sure to say, Hello!
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Today’s Our Blogiversary
Today is our FIFTH blogiversary. That's right! Five years ago today we started Two Writing Teachers. Here's a little look at five things that have changed between June 12th, 2007 and June 12th, 2012. Five years ago Ruth and I had met in person just once. Now we have seen each other in person quite… Continue reading Today’s Our Blogiversary
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Documenting Our Learning
Sometimes I think about the amazing work happening in writing workshops, and then wonder if anyone else notices. Sometimes the things that are most amazing are small bits that pack big meaning. Sometimes the most amazing work can be easily missed. Often young writers' (or even old writers') talk is ahead of their walk. We… Continue reading Documenting Our Learning
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Kindergarten Poetry Celebration
This is great. We're going to play it this afternoon with the class. Popcorn, apple juice, and a movie to celebrate our work in poetry. Please watch the first minute, because the teacher, Lori Hickman, shares her genuine thoughts about teaching kindergarteners to write poetry. She begins by admitting she thought is was going to… Continue reading Kindergarten Poetry Celebration
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Celebrating Versus Publishing
I've been percolating some ideas for the Celebrating Writers book Christi Overman and I are working on and expect to have out later this year with Stenhouse. We pretty much had it drafted, but then, looking back after letting it settle realized (due to the insight of our editor) that it just wasn't quite right.… Continue reading Celebrating Versus Publishing
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Want to hear some thoughts about celebrations?
Recently Franki Sibberson interviewed me about the importance of writing celebrations. It was posted on Choice Literacy this week and you can listen here. While there, sign up to receive the Choice Literacy newsletter. Choice Literacy is one of my go-to sources to stay up to date with the current thinking in literacy education, as… Continue reading Want to hear some thoughts about celebrations?
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Best Book Ever Party
When authors have a book published, they often have a book party at a local library or bookstore. When Day by Day came out my school hosted a book party for me. For the end of the year celebration, two second grade classes and one first grade class came together for the Best Book Ever… Continue reading Best Book Ever Party
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How Often Do You Celebrate Student Writing?
I know most of us relish in the small celebrations of student writing everyday. This happens when we use student work to teach a minilesson, give positive feedback during a conference, and give the opportunity for end of workshop share. However, I'm wondering how often do you give students an opportunity to celebrate their writing… Continue reading How Often Do You Celebrate Student Writing?
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Writing Celebration: In-Progress Writing
Celebration is important to writers, especially young writers. One way to tell it is time for a writing celebration is when the energy for writing begins taking a nosedive. Sometimes you know you need to celebrate, but your students aren't "ready." This year, I'm trying to get past the notion that writing celebrations must include… Continue reading Writing Celebration: In-Progress Writing
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Nonfiction Writing Celebration
I've just gotta tell you, I attended an incredible writing celebration today. Not only was the celebration itself cool, but the way it evolved rocked too. It was a true collaboration. It is teachers like Gretchen and Christi who push me to become a better teacher. So the celebration . . . how do I… Continue reading Nonfiction Writing Celebration
